Make sure to vote, Omemee
Elections Ontario aims for shorter wait times this year
Don’t forget to exercise your franchise and vote in the upcoming provincial election, June 7. This year’s vote is embracing technology and Elections Ontario hopes that the changes will eliminate or lessen wait times on election day.
In my last column John Cuthbert and Ab Carroll got mixed up. John received the City of Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Award for Outstanding Contribution by an individual while Ab won the Canadian Livestock Auctioneer of the Year. Congratulations to both gentlemen on their accomplishments.
Mount Horeb United
Church’s annual Garden Party ham and salad supper will be held at the church portable, 117 Hillhead Rd., June 6 from 4:30 p.m. Adults, $12, children, 6-12 yrs, $6, 5 yrs and under, free. There will be home baking for sale as well.
Tickets for this year’s Ducktona 700 duck race are selling fast. The race will take place June 30 at 1 p.m. at Mary St. bridge. You can purchase tickets at Coronation Hall Service Centre, local businesses or from a Lions’ member.
Tickets are $5 each and give you the chance to win $700 from C21 United, R.E. Brokerage, Omemee; a FitBit blaze from Glendarvon Farms, Cavan; 8 rounds of golf and a cart from Deer Run Golf Course; a blood pressure monitor donated by Countryside Pharmacy and
$100 from Aline Utility Ltd. Lindsay. The Dead last award for the slowest duck is $100 donated by Stoddart Funeral Home, Lindsay. Don’t wait too long to purchase your tickets because they sold out early last year.
Tickets are now on sale for the Johnny Cash tribute at the Legion, June 22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Legion or at 705-934-5095.
The Community Care of City of Kawartha Lakes offers many invaluable services to the residents of our area. The office number is 705-324-7323.
The Seniors’ Diners’ Club luncheon held in conjunction with the Omemee Lioness will be at Christ Church Anglican, 62 King St. E., June 7 at noon. Call the office to reserve a seat.
Footcare is available to seniors and residents with special needs. An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling 705-879-4100 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The clinic is held at Remedy RX, 108 Kent St.W., Lindsay. Upcoming clinics are June 5, 12, 19 and 26.
Meals on Wheels are available at a nominal cost for residents of Omemee and Downeyville. .
If you are interested in donating to the foodbank you can make monetary donations at the TDCanada trust branch in Omemee. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at local churches or Omemee Foodland. The foodbank is held the third Monday of each month at Christ Church Anglican. If you require the services or need further information call Cathie at 705799-6847 or Iris at 705-799-5701.
If you have items to be included in future columns feel free to send them to me at cowsandcranio@gmail.com or call 705-799-7064.